There was once a general, who lost two-thirds of all the battles he fought in the American Revolution. Think about that… in all of his battles… 66.6% of the time, HE LOST!!! That general’s name… was George Washington. You know his name today because, ultimately, he won the war.
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
The boxers who made it to the top had been knocked down many times.
Give it some thought.
Gary